
Data Analyst
Lyon, France Permanent Posted on Apr. 16, 2025 Closing on May. 31, 2025About the job
At Sanofi, we’re committed to transform the practice of medicine through break-through science. Within Sanofi, Manufacturing & Supply (M&S) is the bridge between Science and Patients, ensuring all patients get their dose reliably, that new medicines are launched faster to cover unmet needs and that they can be delivered affordably across the globe. At Sanofi we are convinced that Manufacturing is, and must in the future increasingly be, a competitive advantage and that digital unlocks every next step in that journey.
Join Sanofi Manufacturing & Supply (M&S): Where Innovation Meets Life-Saving Impact in the Heart of Lyon!
Imagine working in a vibrant startup environment, right in Lyon's bustling city center! 🏙️
Sanofi M&S offers an unparalleled playground at the intersection of drug development, advanced manufacturing, and cutting-edge AI. Here, you'll:
Support 12 blockbuster launch teams and 40 global factories across R&D and M&S
Work with real-time IoT data from state-of-the-art production and laboratory equipment
Contribute to one of the strongest treatment pipelines in biopharma
Collaborate with world-class scientists, engineers, and experts driving digital transformation
As part of our Digital M&S Accelerator, you'll develop high-value digital products to:
1. Accelerate yearly launches of 3-5 new blockbuster medicines (€1B+ annual revenue each)
2. Create best-in-class digitalized "Lighthouse" factories
3. Drive manufacturing performance to reduce costs by over €500M in the next five years
But wait, there's more! 🎉
Your innovative journey takes place in a prime location:
Embrace the startup vibe in our cutting-edge office space
Enjoy countless amenities right at your doorstep – from nice cafés to restaurants
Benefit from excellent public transport connections for an easy commute
Experience the perfect blend of work and life in one of France's most dynamic cities Ready to shape the future of biomanufacturing, make a real-world impact on patients' lives, and do it all from an amazing location
Join us in Lyon and be part of something extraordinary! 🚀💡
Main responsibilities:
Perform data analysis and provide input to solution design and architecture to ensure the solution meets requirements
Actively solicit stakeholder feedback on solutions and drive improvements as needed
Extracts, aggregates, manipulates, categorizes, cleans, and transforms data associated within an identified problem space
Work in close collaboration with Data scientists and data engineers to identify the right data and define proper data models
Performs exploratory data analysis and feature generation
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
Create compelling data stories through great visualizations using cutting-edge technologies
Drive alignment across stakeholders on enterprise data models and definitions
Partner with stakeholders to get buy-in on, develop, and implement Sanofi’s data management standards, policies, and best practices
Implement data management and data governance best practices and standards
Recommend KPIs and develop reports to monitor adoption of and adherence to data management standards
Participate to the data analyst community of practice
As a Data Analyst, you will have a direct impact on the business by deriving insights from Data and ensuring the quality, usability, and security of Sanofi’s data. You are analytical, creative, and collaborative. You have keen attention to detail and take the time to understand our stakeholders’ data needs and challenges. You continually seek to improve your knowledge of new technologies and industry standards to drive the development of simple, yet effective solutions. You enjoy partnering with stakeholders to design and implement data management best practices and procedures. You are a self-starter, see challenges as opportunities, and are results oriented. You take pride knowing your work enables innovation and helping Sanofi build better solution.
About you
Experience:
Strong understanding of databases and data structures
Exposure to tools used to support data management, specifically business glossary and metadata management, data cataloging, and data quality
Strong ability to identify, quantify, and effectively raise business risks associated with data quality or non-compliance
Experience developing best Lean & Agile practices, policies, and/or procedures
Rigorous, attention to detail to map data systems and curious to understand what is behind each data field
Understanding of privacy laws and regulations such as GxP
Experience in a healthcare company, manufacturing and supply field or chemical industry is a strong plus
Soft skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with multiple teams to drive alignment and results
Service-oriented, flexible, positive team player
Self-motivated, takes initiative
Problem solving & critical thinking
Technical skills:
Strong experience in SQL writing and profiling of Data & Python
Familiarity with data science methods and scaling data science methods
Good knowledge of cloud computing and data storages. Knowing AWS is a plus
One or multiple of the following visualization skills: Tableau, PowerBI, seaborn, matplolib, plotly, ggplot, bokeh
Project management & support: JIRA projects & service desk, Confluence, Teams
Education:
Preferred qualifications: Master’s Degree in Data Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics
Languages:
English, French
Why choose us?
We provide a highly collaborative environment, with an opportunity to work with a world class team
Contribute to a company that is not only a leader in healthcare but also a pioneer in digital transformation, shaping the future of global health
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our manufacturing facility
PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.
Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!
nullPursue progress. Discover extraordinary.
Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com
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